Storm Dana has caused extensive damage to the roads accessing the Circuito Ricardo Tormo, as well as parking spaces, which is set to host the final round of the MotoGP season in two and a half weeks.
Given the circumstances, canceling the Valencia GP may be more than just plausible; it seems like the logical step, especially considering that local authorities are prioritizing assistance to affected individuals and repair efforts.
Should the Valencia event be canceled, what alternatives might Dorna and the FIM consider? The «simplest» option would be to cancel the Valencia GP altogether, making the Malaysian GP next weekend the season’s final race.
However, such a decision would need to be made immediately, as it would mean Sepang would determine the champion. Leaving the Malaysia GP as the last race after the event would likely create an anticlimactic finish, and could lead to considerable controversy.
But it may also happen that the Valencia GP is replaced. And it seems the most logical and likely way. There is no shortage of suitable circuits on the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Spain – Jerez, Aragón, Barcelona, and Portimão. In this way, even though there would be a repetition in the calendar, it would keep the season at 20 rounds, after already losing two compared to the initial schedule.
Naturally, organizing such a GP would come with its challenges, with everything prepared in less than two weeks, and there would likely be less capacity to host guests and fans. And it would depend on the availability of the circuits. However, from a sporting perspective, adding another circuit in case of a Valencia GP cancellation would be the most suitable option for the title fight.